2.9

M2.9 Earthquake 50 km NNE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2024

2024-08-20 22:31:21 UTC (2024-08-20) · approx. 10:31 AM UTC-12 local

MagnitudeM2.9(ml)
Time22:31 UTC≈ 10:31 AM UTC-12
Depth267.8 kmintermediate depth
Coordinates52.302°, -176.405°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS
Map showing earthquake epicenter at 52.30°, -176.41°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
2.9 ml
Depth
267.8 km
intermediate depth
Location
52.3021°N
-176.4053°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000ngq6
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
129
Stations Used
15
Azimuthal Gap
200.0°
Min Station Distance
0.298°
RMS Residual
0.62 sec
Last Updated
2024-11-02 21:27:50 UTC

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Understanding This Data

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000ngq6). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2024, August 20, 2024). M2.9 Earthquake 50 km NNE of Adak, Alaska — August 20, 2024. Retrieved November 2, 2024 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000ngq6/